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Civics Review: Three Quarters Done
Civics Review: Three Quarters Done
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1
What are the five freedoms listed in the 1st amendment?
speech, assemble, bear arms, petition, press
speech, assemble, religion, petition, press
speech, assemble, bear arms, petition, illegal searches
speech, assemble, quartering troops, petition, press
2
What pamphlet denounced British rule and fanned the flames of revolution?
Common Sense
Mayflower Compact
Federalist Papers
Magna Carta
3
Joe was born in Utah, lives in Florida, and is 41 y/o. He's Constitutionally qualified to be...
a representative from Utah
a senator from Florida
the President of the United States
a justice on the SCOTUS
4
In the case Miranda v. Arizona, the SCOTUS...
strengthened protections against cruel & unusual punishment.
strengthened protections against self-incrimination.
strengthened the rule of law.
said that law enforcement must tell suspects their rights.
5
What did Marbury v. Madison do?
set up power of judicial review
expanded voting rights
strengthened the right to a fair trial
interpreted the 1st amendment
6
Federalism is the idea that...
the national and state governments should share power.
the states should have the most power.
laws should be made by elected representatives.
the national government should have the most power.
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Which is an obligation of U.S. citizenship?
serving on juries
running for office
voting
supporting your elderly parents
8
Which Enlightenment thinker recommended that govt be split into three branches?
Baron de Montesquieu
John Locke
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Thomas Hobbes
9
The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Rights
10
At the Constitutional Convention, what was the New Jersey plan?
one chamber is based on population, the other is equal
states get equal representation in Congress
states population determines number of representatives
Ben Franklin can take as may naps as he wants to.
11
Which right was strengthened in Gideon v. Wainwright?
right to a speedy trial
right to an attorney
right to confront your accusor
right to remain silent
12
How can a SCOTUS decision be overridden?
President can veto it
There is no way to override a SCOTUS decision
Congress can veto it
Amend the Constitution.
13
What was the outcome of US v. Nixon?
the president is above the law
no one is above the law, even the President
no one is above the law, even the Congress
Congress is above the law
14
What is a positive impact of the two main political parties?
They make it difficult for minor parties to win
encourage citizens to vote
They divide Americans
They present voters with biased information
15
Which type of law protects our fundamental rights as individuals?
criminal
constitutional
civil
military
16
The mayor of Townville was convicted of stealing candy from Publix. Which principle was upheld?
popular sovereignty
the right to high fructose corn syrup
rule of law
free expression
17
Police entered Mr. Anderson's home without a search warrant. Which amendment was violated?
3rd
2nd
4th
1st
18
Shay's Rebellion made it clear that...
the Constitution was not working.
the King could no longer control the American colonies.
George Washington was a terrible president.
the Articles of Confederation was not working.
19
What did Brown v. Board of Education do?
made racial discrimination illegal in schools
upheld Plessy v Fergeson
came up with separate but equal
made racial discrimination legal in schools
20
The image is an example of what propaganda technique?
endorsement
glittering generality
bandwagon
stacked cards
21
What did the 26th amendment do?
allowed former slaves the right to vote
allowed women the right to vote
allowed 18 year old the right to vote
allowed DC residents right to vote for president
22
In a direct democracy...
the prime minister makes most of the laws.
the monarch makes the laws.
the people elect representatives to make laws.
the people vote on every law.
23
Why did the Founding Fathers separate the power between different branches of government?
to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful
to give more power to the states
to make it difficult for laws to be passed
make government more efficient
24
Which describes a difference between a criminal and civil case
juries only hear criminal cases
only criminal cases can be appealed
only lawyers work in criminal cases
defendant is innocent until proven guilty
25
What was a serious problem with the Articles of Confederation?
there was no legislative branch
the federal government was too powerful
the federal government could not collect taxes
it was too easy to amend the Articles
26
What does the 14th amendment grant?
citizenship
direct elections of Senators
slavery ended
suffrage to women
27
"We seek personal liberty and freedom where the individuals are sovereign." Which party?
Republican
Socialists
Democrat
Libertarian
28
MLK I have a dream speech. Based on the image, what part of the DOI most influenced this event?
claim to overthrow a gov't
theory gov't is based on natural rights
list of grievances
outrage at the British use of force
29
What do the US Supreme Court and the FL Supreme Court have in common?
9 justices
highest authority on federal law
required to hear all death penalty cases
exercise power of judicial review
30
How did the British respond to the colonial concerns expressed during the Boston Tea Party?
ordered troops to fire on the colonists
passed the Intolerable Acts
King George made iced tea illegal, infuriating southerners
recognized colonial grievances
31
Which scenario is original jurisdiction for the U.S. Supreme Court?
Man in Arizona sues a real estate company in California
France and Germany sue each other over land
Florida sues Georgia over fishing rights in the Atlantic
A Florida citizen sues the state over the FSA test
32
1. Idea is proposed 2. Bill is approved by a House committee. What's next?
Bill is signed by the president
Bill moves on to the Senate
Bill is dead :-(
Bill gets a vote in the full House
33
This type of government is headed by a monarch who shares power with a Parliament.
Absolute Monarchy
Limited Monarchy
Autocracy
Republic
34
What was the MAIN purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
explain to the world why America was becoming independent
set forth new theory of government
list all injuries King made against America
explain how colonists tried to work with the King
35
Which is an example of judicial review?
SCOTUS says a law is unconstitutional
SCOTUS hears case between two states
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is one level below SCOTUS
jury finds a man guilty of manslaughter
36
General McBurglar stole $50,000 of U.S. Army funds. Which court would handle this case?
juvenile
military
civil
criminal
37
Congress sends the President a bill and the President vetoes it. Which principle is this?
individual rights
checks and balances
federalism
separation of powers
38
The Magna Carta...
divided the English government into three branches.
established the right to free speech for all.
established the right to bear arms for all.
established the idea of limited government.
39
Which of the following is both a right AND a responsibility of citizens?
voting
volunteering
running for office
serving on a jury
40
Why did Anti-Federalists not like the Constitution?
it lacked the power to collect taxes
it lacked a Bill of Rights
it made the national govt too weak
it was printed in comic sans
41
The phrase "We the People" was inspired by...
a famous Coca Cola commercial with people singing on a hill
Thomas Hobbes
Jean Jacques Rousseau
John Locke
42
When the president uses federal troops, which role is he exercising?
Commander in Chief
Chief Diplomat
Chief Executive
Economic Leader
43
Which is a requirement for citizenship?
served in armed forces
have a relative in USA
21 years old
resided legally in USA for 5 years
44
Which Enlightenment thinker said people have the right to seek a new govt if needed?
Thomas Hobbes
Baron de Montesquieu
John Locke
Lin-Manuel Miranda
45
Who elects the President?
the Electoral College
Congress
the people
the Supreme Court
